Senior Fuel & Combustion Systems Engineer

Babcock Power Services; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Babcock Power is seeking a Sr. Fuel Equipment / Auxiliary Engineer to design combustion system equipment and oversee related subsystems in a power generation setting. This role emphasizes advanced engineering analyses, vendor coordination, and documentation.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in engineering, knowledge of NFPA 85 and ASME B31.1, and a PE license is preferred. Base pay regions reflect broad U.S. coverage and scenario-based offers.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (preferred).
• 8+ years in related industry (project engineering, product design, or design engineering).
• Experience sizing and specifying valves (control, regulating, actuated, manual).
• Experience sizing and specifying equipment and bid packages.
• Experience in combustion system design (coal, natural gas, oil, or related fuel systems).
• Knowledge of ASME B31.1 and NFPA 85 codes.
• PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analyses using hand calculations, spreadsheets, and standards.
• Provide clear reports with assumptions, steps, and results.
• Lead and mentor department staff; coordinate new techniques and procedures.
• Coordinate vendor/equipment design and review drawings to maintain quality and schedule.
• Prepare equipment and system specifications and purchasing documents.
• Prepare equipment evaluations and submit recommendations.

Skills

Engineering analyses

Leadership

Technical reporting

Vendor coordination

Valve sizing

Combustion system design

Code knowledge

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Babcock Power is seeking a Sr. Fuel Equipment / Auxiliary Engineer to design combustion system equipment and oversee related subsystems in a power generation setting. This role emphasizes advanced engineering analyses, vendor coordination, and documentation.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in engineering, knowledge of NFPA 85 and ASME B31.1, and a PE license is preferred. Base pay regions reflect broad U.S. coverage and scenario-based offers.